Environment

Keeping garbage dry important to operations

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 8:12am

Keeping garbage dry important to operations

Pinellas County, Florida -- As rainy season approaches, citizens are urged to take precautions and keep garbage dry once it has been set out for collection.

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Get rid of household hazardous waste

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 1:15pm

Pinellas County, Florida -- Got unwanted electronics or chemicals? Collect hazardous waste items from your home, office or garage, and properly dispose of them at the upcoming mobile collection event.

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Naturemania camp offers unique bird experience for kids

Submitted by Matthew Sinn, Producer

Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 9:00am

Largo, Florida -- Does your child enjoy nature, animals and love the outdoors? The City of Largo's McGough Nature Park is offering Naturemania, a unique summer camp jam-packed with nature related activities for children who have completed grades 1-5.

Each week, campers will hike on trails, hear from guest speakers, explore the nature park, head to the swimming pool and make arts and crafts.

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Diggin' the Arts festival

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 2:23pm

Pinellas County, Florida -- Bring the entire family out for an artful array of activities while enjoying the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Pinellas County’s Florida Botanical Gardens at the second annual Diggin’ the Arts festival on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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Celebrate Earth Day by riding PSTA

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 11:40am

Pinellas County, Florida -- Monday, April 22, 2013 is Earth Day and it’s never been easier to dump your car for the day and ride PSTA. Here’s how:

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Celebrate Earth Day with PSTA

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, April 20th, 2013, 12:00am

Pinellas County, Florida -- What makes a diesel-electric hybrid bus so clean? Where does all of our trash really go? What are simple things that anyone can do to reduce pollution?

These are just some of the questions that will be answered at this Saturday’s Earth Care Event at the Allendale United Methodist Church, 3803 Haines Road North, St. Petersburg.

The event is on Saturday 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

This free celebration of Mother Earth will feature a plethora of resources, activities and workshops including:

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Largo to host exciting Earth Day events

Submitted by Matthew Sinn, Producer

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 9:50am

Largo, Florida -- Join the city of Largo at the McGough Nature Park for this year's Spring Ecofest and Arbor Day Celebration.

On Saturday, April 20 from 11am-2pm, enjoy a variety of festivities including a free tree give-a-way, activities for kids, food and environmental exhibits. There's something for everyone to enjoy! All ages are welcome to attend this FREE environmentally-friendly event. For more information on the Ecofest and Arbor Day Celebration, call (727) 518-3047 or visit LargoNature.com.

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